For our troops

In October, I taught Baldwin Public Library's knitting group to knit these helmet liners for our US troops serving overseas. (Cozy neckwarmers with an attached hood)

I am pictured with my youngest brother, Sgt. Ryan O'Leary of the US Marine Corps' 6th Communications Batallion of Brooklyn, New York. He returned safely from Afghanistan in October, so I am pleased that he will NOT be needing one of the helmet liners!

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Knit a Helmet Liner to be donated to a US Soldier

Baldwin Public Library
2385 Grand Avenue
Baldwin NY 11510
516.223.6228

October 4th 7-9pm AND
October 18th 7-9pm


Attendees must know how to knit. Please attend both sessions if possible.


Bring supplies:

* 100% wool yarn (Paton's Classic Wool, Cascade 220, or similar) approx. 200 yards. Only 100% wool yarn acceptable; in case of an accident, synthetics may melt to the skin.
* Acceptable colors: browns, dark olives, dark tans, charcoals and blacks.
* 1 stitch marker
* 16" circular needles in sizes US 6 and US 8 or sizes to obtain gauge.


Call Baldwin Library to register 516.223.6228. FREE.

Instructor: Katie Preston, sister of Cpl. Ryan O'Leary, a US Marine who is stationed in Afghanistan.